Category: Active Rock

Disturbed To Pause Touring After Controversial European Run

The heavy‑rock outfit Disturbed is hitting pause. As their European “Sickness 25” tour comes to a close, frontman David Draiman announced the band will be taking “a nice, long break” and admitted they are uncertain when their next tour will commence. The anniversary run, celebrating 25 years since their original breakthrough, has been marred by public backlash. […]

From “Specter” to Stadiums: Bad Omens Unveil Massive 2026 Tour

Bad Omens are ready to take over arenas in 2026. The Virginia-based hard rock outfit has announced a 20-date North American headlining tour set to begin February 22 in Salt Lake City and conclude March 27 in Oakland, California. Joining them on the road will be fellow rockers Beartooth and rising act President, setting the […]

Hall of Fame Ceremony Gears Up with Chappell Roan, Killers, and More

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is doubling down on star power for its 40th annual induction ceremony, bringing in Chappell Roan and The Killers to round out a glittering list of presenters and performers. The milestone event, set for November 8 at the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles, promises a night of […]

Seven Years Later, Radiohead Finds Its Way Back to the Stage

After seven years away from the touring spotlight, Radiohead is set to make a triumphant return to the stage this fall. The band’s long absence wasn’t just a creative hiatus but a deeply personal one, shaped by grief, burnout, and emotional reevaluation. Frontman Thom Yorke opened up in a recent interview about the decision to […]

A New Coldplay Love Song? Chris Martin Reportedly Dating Sophie Turner

Chris Martin appears to be striking a new chord in his love life. Just four months after parting ways with longtime partner Dakota Johnson, the Coldplay frontman has reportedly begun dating actress Sophie Turner, the former wife of Joe Jonas. The budding romance comes with a notable age gap—Martin is 48, while Turner is 29—but […]

Iron Maiden’s 50th Anniversary Tour Storms North America with Megadeth and Anthrax

Iron Maiden Tour

Iron Maiden is gearing up to bring their thunderous Run For Your Lives World Tour to North America, marking their 50th anniversary with a series of powerhouse performances across the United States and Canada. The legendary British metal outfit is pulling no punches, with a lineup that includes Megadeth on every date and Anthrax joining […]

KISS, LL Cool J, and Taylor Swift Among SHOF 2026 Nominees

Taylor Swift could soon rewrite Songwriters Hall of Fame history. With her nomination for full membership, Swift is poised to become the first artist to graduate from the organization’s Hal David Starlight Award—a recognition she received in 2010—to full induction status. It’s a rare distinction that would mark another milestone in her storied career. Eligibility […]

57 Years of Friendship: Inside Ozzy and Geezer’s Last Reunion

When Black Sabbath reunited for their farewell performance in July 2025, it wasn’t just a momentous musical event. For bassist Geezer Butler, it was a deeply personal reunion with a lifelong friend, Ozzy Osbourne, whom he hadn’t seen or spoken to in six years. The rift, rooted in personal tensions involving their wives, kept the […]

Slipknot’s Sid Wilson Keeps Promise to Late Belligerent Rap Icon’s Son with New Label Venture

Sid Wilson, the dynamic turntablist of Slipknot, has made good on a vow he made to the late Bushwick Bill of Geto Boys fame by helping Bushwick’s son launch his own music career. Wilson’s newly founded imprint, Vomit Face Records, just signed the younger artist — fulfilling a “promise to the spirit” of Bushwick Bill. Wilson explained that […]

Sick New World Festival Returning in 2026 With Two Major Events

After a brief hiatus in 2025, the heavy music mecca known as Sick New World is making its thunderous return—bigger and bolder than ever. The festival will return in 2026 as not one but two single-day events: first on April 25th in Las Vegas, and then on October 24th in Fort Worth, Texas. News of […]